worrellchemistry - Unit I-Chemical Foundations

Learning Objectives

Identify the number of significant figures in a given measurement
Perform calculations involving significant figures
Differentiate between accuracy and precision as they apply to measurement
Determine the density of solids and liquids and calculate volumes or masses during the given density
Convert between units of temperatures: degree Celsius and Fahrenheit, and Kelvin
Identify the characteristics of the states of matter: solids, liquids and gases
Identify substances such as elements, compounds, or mixtures
Identify methods of separation of mixtures
Identify changes as being physical or chemical
Discuss the development of the atom from its earliest model to the modern day atom
Identify the correct number of subatomic particles for atoms, ions, and isotopes
Calculate the average atomic mass of an atom from isotopic data
Name compounds and write chemical formulas for binary compounds, ternary compounds (those with polyatomic ions), and acids

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